How-To: Three OPI Looks From Doja Cat and Ava Max at iHeartRadio

Doja Cat, look No. 1, nails by Saccia (@sacciadidthat)
Doja Cat, look No. 1, nails by Saccia (@sacciadidthat)
Courtesy of @sacciadidthat

iHeartRadio Music Awards winner Doja Cat and presenter Ava Max both wowed the show with their embellished nail looks.

Celebrity nail artist Saccia created two different nail looks for Doja Cat using OPI products. Doja Cat, look No. 2, nails by Saccia (@sacciadidthat)Doja Cat, look No. 2, nails by Saccia (@sacciadidthat)Courtesy of @sacciadidthat

Get Doja Cat's Look No. 1:

Step 1: Start by using OPI GelColor Stay Classic Base Coat.

Step 2: Apply two coats of OPI GelColor in Pear-adise Cove.

Step 3: Finish with OPI GelColor Stay Shiny Top Coat.

Get Doja Cat's Look No. 2:

Step 1: Start by using OPI GelColor Stay Classic Base Coat.

Step 2: Apply two coats of OPI GelColor in Don’t Cry Over Spilled Milkshakes.

Step 3: Using resin/glue, add geometric gemstones on each nail to give an elegant but retro feel.

Step 4: Secure the polish and gems in place by topping it off with OPI GelColor Stay Shiny Top Coat for a shiny finish.


Celebrity nail artist Yvett G created a cross-studded nail look using OPI for Ava Max, who presented “Best Female Artist” at the show.

Get Ava Max's Look:

Step 1: Apply OPI GelColor Stay Classic Base Coat, and cure. Ava Max, nails by Yvett G (@yvett_g)Ava Max, nails by Yvett G (@yvett_g)Courtesy of @yvett_g

Step 2: Apply two coats of OPI GelColor in Funny Bunny.

Step 3: Wipe the surface with alcohol to remove the tacky layer.

Step 4: Using resin/glue, place the cross charm in the center of the nail. Once dry, continue to glue the small moons around the cross. Finish off with the small studs at both ends of the nail, and let dry completely.

Step 5: Apply gel base over all of the small studs and around the studded cross carefully, using a small brush, and cure.

Step 6: Finish off with OPI GelColor Stay Shiny Top Coat. Avoid getting any gel on top of the cross stones.

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